Two Valley City Students Receive First Place in Statewide Essay Contest (Audio)

Posted By: Steve Urness
May 25, 2017 @ 3:17 pm
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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Kellen Westman and Clorissa Nelson of Valley City were awarded first place prizes for their essay’s that focused on why it’s important to vote.

Westman is a 3rd grader from Valley City. He said it was important for many people to have a decision in the voting process. He received a 1st place award for his essay in the Statewide competition of the North Dakota AmVets Americanism Essay Contest. He also received a 1st place award for his essay in the Barnes County contest.

Nelson is a 5th grader from Valley City. She said voting gives you a voice, it’s important for people to vote for others in this country. She received a 1st place award for her essay in the Statewide competition of the North Dakota AmVets Americanism Essay Contest. She also received a 3rd place award for her essay in the Barnes County contest.

The two received a monetary gift of $100 apiece for being a statewide winner. Both of their essay’s will be submitted for the national contest, the winners will be announced later this year.

Kellen Westman of Valley City. — Kellen Westman of Valley City is 3rd grade statewide essay contest winner.

Clorissa Nelson of Valley City the 5th grade statewide essay contest winner. — Clorissa Nelson of Valley City is the 5th grade statewide essay contest winner.

L to R Clorissa Nelson and Kellen Westman. Photos by Steve Urness.